ADC 600F Manuel D’Utilisation
Chapter 10: Technical Reference
Megabit Modem 400F, 500L, 600F, and 700F User Manual
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SNMP is used to configure system and bridge parameters, to monitor statistics, and to perform
advanced management tasks.
advanced management tasks.
SNMP
This management protocol specifies how to send information between a network management
system (NMS) and managed devices on a network. Managed devices run a program called an
agent. The agent interprets SNMP requests and responds to them. The NMS communicates with
the agents in the managed devices to:
system (NMS) and managed devices on a network. Managed devices run a program called an
agent. The agent interprets SNMP requests and responds to them. The NMS communicates with
the agents in the managed devices to:
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set configuration
•
get configuration
•
get status
A Management Information Base (MIB) defines the configuration and status parameters.
The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) specifies standard MIBs for certain types of
devices, ensuring any NMS can manage them. Additionally, vendors can issue proprietary
MIBs for their devices to fit specific needs.
The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) specifies standard MIBs for certain types of
devices, ensuring any NMS can manage them. Additionally, vendors can issue proprietary
MIBs for their devices to fit specific needs.